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Skavang Family History

Skavang Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Savant, Kavan, Skahan, Kang, Sang, Kazan, Savage, Savin, Slavin

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Where is the Skavang family from?

You can see how Skavang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skavang family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Skavang families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Skavang's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Skavang families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skavang surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Skavang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skavang. 100% of Skavang men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Skavang family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Skavang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skavang census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 29 immigration records available for the last name Skavang. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Skavang. For the veterans among your Skavang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skavang lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Skavang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Skavang in 1975 was 82, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skavang ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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